Books about the sixties have proliferated in recent years, but none has surpassed Nicholas von Hoffman’s classic account of the 1960s counter-culture in San Francisco. “In the summer of 1967,” he writes, “youth drew attention to itself by clustering in large numbers in most major American cities, where they broke the narcotics laws proudly, publicly, and defiantly. At the same time, they enunciated a different social philosophy and a new politics, and perhaps even mothered into life a subculture that was new to America. This book tries to explain what happened in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco. For it was in the Haight that whatever happened, happened most vividly and so intensely that it drew international attention to itself.” “An impressively serious treatment.”— New York Times. “A rare example of journalism that approaches art in one direction and the best of social science in another.”— Newsweek.

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The classic account of the 1960s counterculture in San Francisco. A rare example of journalism that approaches art in one direction and the best of social science in another. Newsweek

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Nicholas von Hoffman’s most recent book is Citizen Cohn. Mr. von Hoffman began his writing career as a newspaperman in Chicago and is also the author of Mississippi Notebook, Make-Believe Presidents, and Organized Crimes.

Book Description Ivan R. Dee/Elephant Paperbacks, Chicago, 1989. Trade Paperback. Book Condition: New. 1st Trade Paperback Edition,1st Printing. 279 page quality trade paperback, includes an illustration and a picture. "In the summer of 1967, Nicholas von Hoffman writes, youth drew attention to itself by clustering in large numbers in most major American cities, where they broke the narcotics laws proudly, publicly, and defiantly. At the same time, they enunciated a different social philosophy and a new politics, and perhaps even mothered into life a subculture that was new to America. This book tries to explain what happened in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco. For it was in the Haight that whatever happened, happened most vividly and so intensely that it drew international attention to itself." New, unread copy in perfect condition with NO markings throughout. NOT an ex-library, NOT a book club, NOT a remainder. New. Bookseller Inventory # 011812

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Book Description Ivan R Dee, Inc, United States, 1989. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 215 x 137 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****. Books about the sixties have proliferated in recent years, but none has surpassed Nicholas von Hoffman s classic account of the 1960s counter-culture in San Francisco. In the summer of 1967, he writes, youth drew attention to itself by clustering in large numbers in most major American cities, where they broke the narcotics laws proudly, publicly, and defiantly. At the same time, they enunciated a different social philosophy and a new politics, and perhaps even mothered into life a subculture that was new to America. This book tries to explain what happened in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco. For it was in the Haight that whatever happened, happened most vividly and so intensely that it drew international attention to itself. An impressively serious treatment. -New York Times. A rare example of journalism that approaches art in one direction and the best of social science in another. -Newsweek. Bookseller Inventory # APC9780929587066

Book Description Ivan R Dee, Inc, United States, 1989. Paperback. Book Condition: New. 215 x 137 mm. Language: English . Brand New Book ***** Print on Demand *****.Books about the sixties have proliferated in recent years, but none has surpassed Nicholas von Hoffman s classic account of the 1960s counter-culture in San Francisco. In the summer of 1967, he writes, youth drew attention to itself by clustering in large numbers in most major American cities, where they broke the narcotics laws proudly, publicly, and defiantly. At the same time, they enunciated a different social philosophy and a new politics, and perhaps even mothered into life a subculture that was new to America. This book tries to explain what happened in the Haight-Ashbury section of San Francisco. For it was in the Haight that whatever happened, happened most vividly and so intensely that it drew international attention to itself. An impressively serious treatment. -New York Times. A rare example of journalism that approaches art in one direction and the best of social science in another. -Newsweek. Bookseller Inventory # APC9780929587066

Book Description Ivan R. Dee Publisher. Paperback. Book Condition: New. Paperback. 279 pages. Dimensions: 8.5in. x 5.4in. x 0.7in.The classic account of the 1960s counterculture in San Francisco. A rare example of journalism that approaches art in one direction and the best of social science in another. Newsweek This item ships from multiple locations. Your book may arrive from Roseburg,OR, La Vergne,TN. Paperback. Bookseller Inventory # 9780929587066